Specialist Dr in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Weymouth/Portland
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
The Weymouth and Portland CAMHS team are looking for a Specialist Doctor to join their team.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team, alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Service Manager, and a Team Leader. The clinical aspects of the post arise from an overall role to lead the team in the provision of effective assessment and treatment services for patients aged up to 18 years. The role includes a focus on supporting improvements in the process of transition to the adult mental health services as and when appropriate.
As a Specialist Doctor, you will be expected to work as part of an outreach-focused multi-disciplinary mental health team and work jointly and flexibly with colleagues from Social Services, Education, and health colleagues in other Trusts. You will also be expected to work with colleagues in Weymouth, Portland, and West Dorset core CAMHS to cover emergency work and to keep waiting lists within the Trust agreed limits. As a senior professional, your role will naturally include activities supporting both direct clinical contacts and service delivery.
It is essential that you maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
Main duties of the job
We offer a recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset.
You will be expected to comply with continuing professional development and revalidation requirements set by the GMC and the Royal College of Psychiatrists and remain in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
We welcome discussions or informal visits to meet the team and see what the role entails. We are committed to enabling flexible or part-time working and also welcome a discussion on how this could be achieved for you.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare, we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future; we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Experience
* Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
Clinical Skills
* High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning, and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
* Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
* Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Teamwork
* Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
* Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
Clinical Governance
* Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation.
Management Skills
* Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
* Understand their strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
* Knowledge of the stress/stressors involved in being a specialist doctor and how to manage these appropriately.
Working with Patients and Carers
* Demonstrate a good understanding of how to work in partnership with patients and carers.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
£96,990 to £107,155 a year pro-rata for part-time.
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